Reports: Patch media outlet lays off hundreds

11:18 PM,
Jan. 29, 2014

Written by

James O?Rourke

Just weeks after acquiring the majority share of the network of Patch local news websites, Hale Global has reportedly laid off hundreds of reporters and editors.

On his website Wednesday, media reporter Jim Romenesko posted an excerpt from a conference call between Patch employees and company Chief Operating Officer Leigh Zarelli Lewis.

"Patch is being restructured in connection with the creation of the joint venture with Hale Global," Zarelli Lewis says on a recording of the call. "Hale Global has decided which Patch employees will receive an offer of employment to move forward in ...